Investigation of Deepwater Horizon Explosion, David Sims Testimony

2010-05-29T13:02:48-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/c58/293803-06-m.jpgDavid Sims, BP drilling and cementing operations manager and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified by telephone from Houston, Texas with investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation. The focus was on gathering information on the vessel’s condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline.

Investigation of Deepwater Horizon Explosion, David Sims TestimonyDavid Sims, BP drilling and cementing operations manager and survivor of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, testified by telephone from Houston, Texas with investigators to recount his memory of the event. The Coast Guard and the Mineral Management Service were conducting the joint investigation.

The focus was on gathering information on the vessel’s condition, crew qualifications, emergency preparedness, and casualty timeline. close